A bill to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 416

Bill 119 s 416 aims to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act in order to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park located in the State of Vermont. The bill seeks to include additional land within the park's boundaries for preservation and conservation purposes.

The expansion of the park's boundary is intended to enhance the protection of natural resources, historical sites, and cultural heritage within the area. By including more land within the park, the bill aims to ensure the continued preservation of important ecological and historical features for future generations to enjoy.

In addition to expanding the park's boundary, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management and administration of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. These provisions may include guidelines for visitor access, conservation efforts, and partnerships with local communities and organizations. Overall, Bill 119 s 416 seeks to strengthen the conservation efforts and historical preservation initiatives of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont by expanding its boundaries and implementing additional measures for the park's management and administration.

Congressional Summary of S 416

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025

This bill expands the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, allows the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land within the boundaries through a variety of means, and provides statutory authority for the National Park Service Stewardship Institute, which is a program of the park.

Specifically, the bill expands the boundary of the park to include the King Farm.

The bill also allows the NPS to acquire lands within the park by purchasing, transferring, or exchanging land in addition to the current authorization to acquire land by donation.

The acquired King Farm land must include rights of access between the acquired land and the park. The acquired King Farm land may be used for certain agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes.

The bill also outlines the purposes of the National Park Service Stewardship Institute.

Current Status of Bill S 416

Bill S 416 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 416 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025. Bill S 416's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 5, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 416

A bill to amend the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act to expand the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in the State of Vermont, and for other purposes.